Pay is notoriously low, can be stingy with vacation/holiday time, new work initiatives can take an exaggerated amount of time to clear kinks in the workflow, can feel as though nobody matters but clinicians

Advice to Management

When creating new workflow plans, take into account the individuals who will actually be USING the new plan, offer a better option for vacation/holiday time

I have been working at Massachusetts General Hospital full-time (More than 3 years)

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Positive Outlook

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Positive Outlook

Pros

Exciting cancer research working with cutting edge technology. The physicians are exceptional, at the forefront of their fields and abreast of current research in the field. Excellent team environment.

Cons

Can be challenging as there are many departments involved in each patient's care, organizing them all takes effort. Not a lot of room for upward mobility as a researcher.

Advice to Management

I would advise management to prioritize work life balance, especially in salaried employees with large workloads. The environment can be demanding, it's important to emphasize perspective on your role as a researcher.

I have been working at Massachusetts General Hospital full-time (More than a year)

Recommends

Positive Outlook

Recommends

Positive Outlook

Pros

MGH provides the best interface between the clinic and the lab. It provides all mean of performing ground breaking scientific research while keeping an eye on translatability of findings to the clinic. MGH provides an excellent mix of MDs and PhDs that are all experts in their relative fields.

Cons

As a PhD the environment at MGH is highly competitive. Potential for growth is non-existing without full internal support from superiors and bringing in extra-mural funding and high impact papers. However, this is standard for the current day basic science environment.

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